While the winter blues might sound like some cool sub-genre of music, it is in fact, a condition that affects millions every year when the nights become longer, grey clouds fill the skies, and a chillier temperature fills the air. The winter months make it harder for us to go out, socialise and take part in the activities that we love. However, with a little guidance, you could embrace the winter months and overcome the barriers to your happiness. Take a look at how you can banish the winter blues for good. Get Outside While it might be positively Baltic outside and your home is all warm and cosy, it’s…

Recently we looked at how to create a guest-ready home this Christmas. Tis the season for hosting friends and family, after all. As such, creating a comfortable guest experience is at the forefront of many minds. Sadly, you’re freaking out at this point because, as it stands, your spare room is a study. Or a library. Or a junk room. The point is, it’s not the bedroom you need it to be. And, you’re running out of time to change that. Still, your guests have confirmed their arrival dates, and you need to do something fast. Luckily, this task doesn’t need to be as daunting as you think. First, you…

The United States of America might be a single country but as anyone who lives there, or has visited will attest, each of the 50 states it is made up of has its own uniqueness too. The size of the USA means that there isn’t a single culture here – but 50, each with its own traditions, ideas and accent. So, when you are planning a holiday in the USA, just remember – there is a lot to see and do if you are to truly visit the whole country! Weather and Climate Given that the USA spans almost an entire continent, you won’t be surprised that there is plenty…

The holidays are coming and it is a great time to be with friends and family and celebrate all that we love. It can be a really lovely time full of holiday cheer, festive traditions, and just lots of fun, games, and good food. But if you are going to be playing host this year, then it does take a little behind the scenes work to get the home looking as you like it, to make sure that any guests visiting are comfortable and enjoy themselves. If you have guests staying overnight too which can happen at this time of year, then it can mean a little more to do…

Looking for small gifts to give to people that aren’t entirely meaningless? Here are a few small gift ideas for all different ages that could be great as stocking fillers. Wireless speakers Wireless speakers can be a great gift for music lovers. Nowadays there are plenty of compact and cheap models on the market such as the Bush small wireless speaker. Such speakers are usually compatible with all devices and can be found in a range of colours so that you can personalise them to the person you’re buying for. Personalised phone case On the topic of personalised gifts, why not buy a personalised phone case? You could have your…

Whilst we’re currently enjoying a sizzling summer, now is the perfect time to take care of your home improvements and prepare your house for winter – as it’s times like this when the weather is fine, the days are long, and you can work outside without fear of getting drenched, that’s the best time to undertake home maintenance tasks. Right now, the focus is on keeping cool but this will quickly shift as we head into autumn and as is often the case, after a particularly hot summer we can expect a pretty cold winter. Indeed, the weather seems to be getting more and more extreme in terms of the…